Xuefeiyang Wang

Building Assertiveness: Strategies for Growth in Leadership and Interpersonal Skills

• Conducted a critical analysis of interpersonal communication theories, focusing on assertiveness in leadership and professional settings.
• Applied Bolton’s framework on three-part assertion messages and Hargie’s research on self-awareness to develop assertiveness training strategies.
• Evaluated cognitive restructuring techniques and feedback mechanisms for improving interpersonal communication skills.

Exploring the Application of Art Therapy in Interventions for Children with Autism in Australia

• Investigated the role of art therapy in supporting autistic children's social-emotional development in Australian schools.
• Conducted a literature review on art-based interventions, assessing their effectiveness in improving emotional regulation and peer interactions.
• Applied Arts-Based Research (ABR) methodology to analyse children's artwork and explore its therapeutic benefits.

Cross-Sector Collaboration in Schools: Enhancing Supportive Learning Environments Through Partnerships

• Analyzed the rationale for cross-sector collaboration in schools.
• Conducted a case study on Wesley College Middle School, evaluating partnership models and their impact on student support services.
• Examined how institutional values shape collaboration between schools and external organisations.
• Recommendations for strengthening cross-sector partnerships in education.